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How do I fix the “check this entry” error when filing a 1099-NEC that says I need to link a schedule C?

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February 4, 2021
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When I try to add a Schedule C through turbo tax, it just takes me back to my 1099-NEC. I’m lost.

TurboTax Self Employed Online

Currently there is a known issue when using TurboTax Online that is related to the program asking you to double-click to link to Schedule C.

Also you can review the information below for a possible steps to solve the issue.

Income reported on Form 1099-NEC must be reported on Schedule C, the program is trying to link these two forms together to be sure that it is reported correctly and on the right form.

Revisit the section where you entered the Form 1099-NEC if you entered it on its own and delete that entry, by following these steps:

Open TurboTax.
On the top right corner of TurboTax online screen, click on Search (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax locate the search box in the upper right corner).
Type in “1099-NEC” (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax, click Find),
Click on “Jump to 1099-NEC”
Click on the blue “Jump to 1099-NEC” link

This will bring you a summary of all Form 1099-NEC that you have entered. Click Delete or the trash can icon next to each one.

Next, you will re-enter the Form 1099-NEC as part of the Schedule C so that the income is reported directly as part of your Business Income and Expenses and within the correct form and section of your return.

Follow these steps to go to the Schedule C section of your return:

On the top right corner of TurboTax online screen, click on Search (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax locate the search box in the upper right corner).
Type in “schedule c” (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax, click Find).
Click on “Jump to schedule c”.
Click on the blue “Jump to schedule c” link

If you already have created a Schedule C in your return, click on edit and go to the section to Add Income. This is where you will re-enter the Form 1099-NEC.

If you do not already have a Schedule C in your return, follow the prompts and enter the information about your work/business for which you received the Form 1099-NEC. Then continue through that section to Add Income and enter the Form 1099-NEC along with any additional income you received for that business.

Once you have completed this, the error should be eliminated.

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Theontopofus

So does this mean that I cannot file until this is fixed?

GloriaL

You can review the information below for steps to possibly solve the issue. Many times this will correct the issue.

Income reported on Form 1099-NEC must be reported on Schedule C, the program is trying to link these two forms together to be sure that it is reported correctly and on the right form.

Revisit the section where you entered the Form 1099-NEC if you entered it on its own and delete that entry, by following these steps:

Open TurboTax.
On the top right corner of TurboTax online screen, click on Search (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax locate the search box in the upper right corner).
Type in “1099-NEC” (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax, click Find),
Click on the “Jump to 1099-NEC” link.

This will bring you a summary of all Form 1099-NEC that you have entered. Click Delete or the Trash can icon next to each one.

Next, you will re-enter the Form 1099-NEC as part of the Schedule C so that the income is reported directly as part of your Business Income and Expenses and within the correct form and section of your return.

Follow these steps to go to the Schedule C section of your return:

On the top right corner of TurboTax online screen, click on Search (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax locate the search box in the upper right corner).
Type in “schedule c” (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax, click Find).
Click on the “Jump to schedule c” link.

If you already have created a Schedule C in your return, click on edit and go to the section to Add Income. This is where you will re-enter the Form 1099-NEC.

If you do not already have a Schedule C in your return, follow the prompts and enter the information about your work/business for which you received the Form 1099-NEC. Then continue through that section to Add Income and enter the Form 1099-NEC along with any additional income you received for that business.

Once you have completed this, the error should be eliminated.

@Theontopofus

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texastax filer

Yeah, this didn't work for me either on Feb 26, 2021

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linaj20201

We had some issues before and now is being fixed. Let's try this again. Remove the 1099-NEC and Schedule C and re-enter. Here are the steps to remove:

In TurboTax on line,

1. Sign into your account, select Pick up where you left off

2. Select Tax Tools, click on the drop down arrow

3. Select Tools

4. Under Other helpful links, choose Delete a form

5. Select Delete next to Form 1099-NEC and Schedule C and Continue with My Return

To re-enter:

You will need to enter the information in both Form 1099-NEC and Schedule C sections. You would start from the 1099-NEC section under "1099-MISC and Other Common Income". You would then follow prompts to tell the program you are filing a Schedule C. As it creates a Schedule C for you, you will need to go to the Schedule C portion separately to confirm your income amount, add related expenses and complete required information.

In TurboTax online, here are the steps:

Sign into your account, select Pick up where you left off
From the upper right menu, select Search and type in 1099nec and Enter
Select the Jump to 1099nec
Follow prompts to complete the section

Then

From the upper right menu, select Search and type in schedule c and Enter
Select the Jump to schedule c
Next screen, "Your 2020 work summary" under your self employed business, select Review
Continue to enter related expenses and other required information

Generally, most taxpayers who receive a Form1099-NEC are considered as self employed by the IRS and required to pay self-employment tax. You will need to file a Schedule C reporting both income and any related expenses. The net profit will shows on line 8 of Schedule 1 and Form 1040.

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ajab1103

I was not self employed in 2021 and it keeps asking me to enter 10-99 NEC can I just delete the form?

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jjamanno

The search option doesn't seem to be working? Every time I click it, it just takes me to a new tab saying call customer service.

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jris

I do not see a place where I can fill out the schedule C part. I have been stuck in this loop for the past 3 hours. I have tried all the troubleshooting tips and still nothing. Someone please help me get past this point so I can file

DoninGA

Employee

@jris wrote:

I do not see a place where I can fill out the schedule C part. I have been stuck in this loop for the past 3 hours. I have tried all the troubleshooting tips and still nothing. Someone please help me get past this point so I can file

Use the Search box located in the upper right of the program screen.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for entering self-employment income - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/self-employed/help/how-do-i-report-income-from-self-employment/01/26653

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jris

It keeps telling me my 1099-NEC needs review. I follow the steps for searching for schedule c and for 1099 but nothing's working. How do I get past this point so it stops saying "needs review"? Please help. It was easy for me to file last year with turbotax but this time is rough.

DoninGA

Employee

@jris wrote:

It keeps telling me my 1099-NEC needs review. I follow the steps for searching for schedule c and for 1099 but nothing's working. How do I get past this point so it stops saying "needs review"? Please help. It was easy for me to file last year with turbotax but this time is rough.

Delete the Form 1099-NEC

Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen

Click on Tools

Click on Delete a form

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jris

I cannot get past the page "Looks like we're missing some info". I have answered all the questions and done this over a dozen times. Can I get some specific help without the same answer being given every time? I've deleted 1099-NEC and done it again. Please please help. I've been trying to finish this for over 6 hours now.

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MrsTackett

How is this still an issue in May?? Why hasn’t this been fixed? Why wasn’t I told there was an existing issue before I had to search Google to find this?? Why are you making taxes harder than they need to be? I’ve used your service for years and I’m about to finish filing with someone else who will actually complete my taxes correctly. Unacceptable.

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dave_n_kc

I've been dealing with this issue since February. I assumed it was a software glitch that would get patched. Apparently I was wrong (about getting the patch fixed).

I do not require a Form 1099-NEC but kept receiving the "check this entry" message anyway. I did not have any 1099-NEC forms to delete so I created a bogus one then deleted it. After doing so I was able to go through the review process without the "check this entry" message.

I hope this workaround helps somebody else.